Dean, Brooks College of Health Professions

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Full-time

Summary

The Dean of the Brooks College of Health Professions (BCHP) provides strategic, academic, and operational leadership for all BCHP programs. The Dean is responsible for supporting enrollment growth and advancing program quality, student success, accreditation compliance, and financial stewardship.

Duties and Responsibilities

1) Strategic Leadership & Growth

Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of BCHP’s strategic plan, priorities, and annual goals.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators for BCHP performance, quality, and continuous improvement.
Identify, evaluate, and advance opportunities for program growth (new programs, modalities, partnerships, market expansion) in alignment with university strategy, accreditation requirements, and capacity.

2) Academic Quality, Curriculum & Outcomes

Ensure academic quality and consistency across BCHP programs through curriculum planning, review, and continuous improvement processes.
Promote excellence in teaching, scholarship, and engagement consistent with the mission of Trine University.
Oversee outcomes assessment processes and ensure results are used to improve student learning and program effectiveness.
Support high-quality and hands-on experiences where applicable (e.g., labs, simulations, clinical placements) in collaboration with Program Directors and appropriate university offices.

3) Financial Stewardship & Resource Management

In coordination with the Director of BCHP Operations & Finance, manage and monitor BCHP budgets; provide forecasting and resource planning aligned with strategic priorities.
Allocate resources to support program quality, student success, and growth; identify opportunities for operational efficiencies while maintaining academic standards.

4) Enrollment Partnership, Recruitment Support, Retention & Student Success

Partner with the Vice President for Enrollment Management and associated Enrollment/Marketing teams to support recruitment success for BCHP programs.
Provide academic leadership, program-specific insight, and timely input to support recruitment strategies, messaging, and enrollment planning (e.g., program capacity, admissions criteria, start terms, modality, and market considerations).
Ensure BCHP is prepared to meet enrollment targets by aligning resources, staffing plans, schedules, labs/clinical capacity, and student support services with projected enrollment.
Collaborate with Program Directors to strengthen applicant-to-enrollment conversion by supporting program-level engagement (e.g., events, information sessions, faculty involvement, and communication plans) as appropriate.
Monitor retention, progression, and completion across BCHP; lead and support interventions to strengthen student success and support.
Provide leadership and direction to the Director of Student Success to align student support services with BCHP needs and outcomes expectations.
Promote graduate outcomes and career readiness, including placement efforts where applicable.

5) Accreditation, Compliance & Risk Management

Provide leadership and oversight for specialized accreditation activities across BCHP programs, ensuring continuous readiness, timely reporting, and successful outcomes.
Directly supervise the Director of BCHP Accreditation and Compliance and ensure college-wide coordination of accreditation calendars, documentation, reporting, and internal accountability.
Ensure compliance with applicable institutional, programmatic, and regulatory requirements (including clinical compliance expectations where relevant), and proactively manage academic and operational risk.

6) Leadership, Supervision & Talent Development

Provide direct supervision, coaching, evaluation, and professional development for BCHP academic Program Directors and other direct reports.
Lead faculty and staff recruitment in coordination with Program Directors and university processes; recommend appointment of academic personnel.
Foster a high-performing culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, student-centered decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Ensure effective internal communication and coordination across BCHP programs and support units.

7) External Engagement, Partnerships & Reputation

Serve as chief ambassador for BCHP to clinical partners, employers, community organizations, alumni, and other external stakeholders.
Strengthen partnerships that support clinical education, workforce alignment, program quality, applied learning, and student opportunities.
Support marketing and public relations efforts by providing program-level insights, outcomes, and success stories; participate in events and outreach activities as appropriate.

8) Advancement, Fundraising, Grants & University Governance

Collaborate with the Office of Alumni and Development to support fundraising priorities and donor engagement aligned with BCHP needs (e.g., scholarships, labs, equipment, strategic initiatives).
Support grant development and provide oversight for BCHP-related grant activities in coordination with appropriate university offices.
Represent BCHP in university governance, including participation in Academic Councils and other committees as assigned; contribute to academic planning and policy discussions.

Teaching Responsibilities

The Dean is expected to teach 3 credit hours every 12-month academic year, based on college needs and in coordination with the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Dean of the Brooks College of Health Professions provides direct supervision and leadership for the following positions and functional areas:

BCHP Academic Program Directors
Director of Student Success
Executive Assistant for BCHP
Director of Library Services, BCHP
Director of BCHP Accreditation and Compliance

Qualifications/Required Education

A Master’s degree is required with 2–4 years of experience in healthcare and higher education administration. Preference will be given to candidates with a master’s degree in a discipline relevant to the Brooks College of Health Professions. An earned doctorate in a healthcare, education, leadership, or related discipline is preferred.

Candidates should demonstrate progressive leadership experience in academic administration, strategic planning, accreditation oversight, budget management, and student success initiatives within higher education and/or healthcare-related environments.

Salary

Rank and salary will be based on qualifications.

Outstanding Benefits:

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

Health - medical, dental, flex spending, HSA accounts
Life insurance - a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1 ½ times annual salary
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement - after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Are you ready to join Trine?

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.